After enjoying the rice wine given by Rindō, Sui prepared to leave.
"I'm going to bring some wine to uncle," he said.
"Be careful on the way," Erina replied with a smile, kneeling down to help him put on his shoes like a devoted wife seeing her husband off.
Alice lived with her parents, not far from Erina's residence within the Nakiri family grounds. However, she usually stayed on her own, which made this Sui's first visit to her place.
When he knocked, Leonora opened the door. She was dressed casually in a white home dress, her snow-white shoulders bare, and wearing slippers that showed off her delicate ankles.
Sui couldn't help but recall Leonora in those revealing lace undergarments, her long legs graceful and smooth. His thoughts briefly wandered into dangerous territory before he quickly pushed them aside, feeling guilty for thinking about his mother-in-law that way.
Upon seeing Sui, Leonora smiled. "Sui, what a pleasant surprise! Where's Erina?"
"Oh, she didn't come with me today. I'm here to bring some fruit sake," Sui said, lifting the bottles.
"Is Sui here?" Alice called out excitedly from within. She rushed over in her slippers, hugging Sui's arm cheerfully.
"Alice seems to really like you," Leonora remarked with a soft laugh, clearly thinking it was just a friendship.
"Sui, what brings you here?" Alice asked, her smile bright as she clung to his arm.
"I brought some sake for your father."
"Ah, my father really enjoyed that wine at dinner last night! That's great, Sui," Leonora said cheerfully. "You're always so thoughtful."
"Mom, do we really have to talk about last night?" Alice interjected, looking frustrated. "You were so embarrassing, singing that terrible song!"
Leonora covered her face with her hands, her expression turning bashful. "Oh no, did I really do that?"
Sui smiled. "I thought you were quite cute, actually."
The compliment made Leonora blush faintly, and she gave him a playful pat on the back. "You're too kind, Sui-kun."
Alice laughed, giving Sui's back a few playful pats as well, clearly having inherited the habit from her mother. Sui couldn't help but feel a bit bewildered by the playful energy of the mother and daughter duo.
"By the way, where's uncle?" Sui asked, trying to change the subject.
"He's out, but never mind that. Let's go upstairs and hang out!" Alice grabbed Sui's hand, pulling him eagerly towards the stairs.
As they made their way upstairs, Sui noticed Ryo, Alice's assistant, coming out of a room drenched in sweat from a workout.
"Hey, Ryo, do you live here too?" Sui asked, surprised.
"He's my follower, so of course I have to keep him close," Alice said with a teasing grin.
Soon, Alice led Sui to her bedroom. It was Sui's first time seeing it, and the room was full of girlish charm—plush carpets, stuffed toys, and pastel colors everywhere. In contrast to Erina's more refined and elegant space, Alice's room had a playful, youthful warmth.
Alice pushed Sui onto her bed and straddled his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and resting her forehead against his. Her red eyes sparkled mischievously as she gazed at him.
Sui could feel the softness of her waist and saw her skirt riding up slightly, revealing her white panties. His face flushed as he held her, surrounded by the intoxicating scent of her perfume. It didn't help that Leonora was still downstairs.
"Did you miss me while I was gone?" Alice whispered, her face close to his.
"Of course," Sui nodded.
Alice smiled brightly at his response and leaned down to give him a quick kiss on the lips. "There's your reward."
Sui touched his lips, feeling a bit perturb, but before he could process it, Alice suddenly pushed him down onto her bed, pressing herself against him. The sweet scent of her bed and her closeness made Sui's head spin.
"Don't get carried away, your mother is still downstairs," Sui warned. Alice was always so bold when they were alone, which often left him at a loss.
"Relax. If we keep quiet, she won't come in," Alice whispered, her cheeks a light pink. "I missed you so much."
She snuggled closer, but before things could go further, a knock came at the door. Leonora's voice called from the other side, "Alice, I brought you some snacks."
Both Sui and Alice sprang apart, scrambling to fix their clothes. Alice rushed to the door, opening it for her mother.
Leonora stepped in with a tray of snacks. She took in the sight of the two with flushed faces and slightly disheveled clothes, but didn't seem to suspect anything out of the ordinary. She simply smiled, likely chalking it up to Alice's usual antics.
"Alice, don't just drag boys into your room like this," Leonora scolded gently. "It's fine since it's Sui, but still..."
"I know, I know," Alice said with a playful pout, sticking out her tongue.